Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Mumbai University Celebrates 170th Foundation Day
Mumbai University celebrated its 170th birthday with a big focus on artificial intelligence (AI).
The university's chief guest, Maharashtra's top official, said AI is very important for the future and universities should use it to improve teaching and research.
The university also announced a new course about battery technology, which will be the first of its kind in India.
They gave awards to different departments for doing great work.
The university wants to work more with industries and other research centers to make education better and more innovative.
They also honored some employees for their hard work.
Mumbai University celebrated its 170th Foundation Day with a focus on AI and innovation.
Chief Secretary Rajesh Agrawal emphasized the importance of AI in education and research.
The university announced India's first M.Tech programme in Battery Technology.
Awards were presented to various departments under the University Department Ranking Framework (UDRF).
Administrative Excellence Awards and outstanding employee honors were also given.
- Who
- Mumbai University, Maharashtra Chief Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, IIM Director Prof. Manojkumar Tiwari, Actor Prashant Damle
- What
- 170th Foundation Day celebration with AI focus and new academic programmes
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Mumbai University
- Why
- To emphasize AI, research, innovation, and industry-oriented education
- Event
- 170th Foundation Day Celebration
- Date
- Saturday
- Chief Guest
- Maharashtra Chief Secretary Rajesh Agrawal
- Guest of Honour
- IIM Director Prof. Manojkumar Tiwari
- Special Guest
- Actor Prashant Damle
- New Programme
- M.Tech in Battery Technology
- Collaborations
- Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, IIT Madras Research Park
- Awards Presented
- UDRF and Administrative Excellence Awards